The Sign of the Beaver Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Sign of the Beaver? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why does Attean give Matt his dog?


Because he's old, and Attean doesn't want him anymore
Because he wants to show how much he cares for and trusts Matt
Because it's Matt's birthday
Because he knows Matt is an aspiring dog trainer
Q. How is Robinson Crusoe's relationship with Friday different from Matt's relationship with Attean?


Robinson Crusoe saves Friday's life, but Matt never really saves Attean's life
Robinson Crusoe falls in love with Friday's daughter, but Matt doesn't fall in love with Attean's sister
They aren't different at all
Robinson Crusoe looks down on Friday, but Matt looks up to Attean
Q. After losing the rifle, what does Matt have to eat every day?


Fish
Rabbit
Bear
Chocolate-covered grasshoppers
Q. By giving Matt his precious watch, what is Matt's father "telling" him?


It's time for lunch
That he trusts him and expect him to be a man
That he won't be back for a really long time
He needs to hurry up or he'll be late
Q. By the end of the novel, how far will Matt travel alone in the forest?


As far as he finds the sign of the beaver
To Canada
He usually just stays near the cabin
As far as he must to find another honey-filled beehive